Can someone explain the Context Essay?

[pi]

^ Mmm I like hybrids personally. It's good not to be tied down by the name of the writing piece. It's just a piece of writing and it can take on any form. Just be careful because some of your SACs might require a certain mode and then you'll have to tailor for that.

+1, I like the creative-expository hybrid, allows plenty of creativeness

[lexitu]

^ Mmm I like hybrids personally. It's good not to be tied down by the name of the writing piece. It's just a piece of writing and it can take on any form. Just be careful because some of your SACs might require a certain mode and then you'll have to tailor for that.

+1, I like the creative-expository hybrid, allows plenty of creativeness

Yes, me too!

[azngirl456]

^ Mmm I like hybrids personally. It's good not to be tied down by the name of the writing piece. It's just a piece of writing and it can take on any form. Just be careful because some of your SACs might require a certain mode and then you'll have to tailor for that.

+1, I like the creative-expository hybrid, allows plenty of creativeness

Yes, me too!

Me three

[nacho]

are there any examples on this site of the creative-expository hybrid?

[lexitu]

http://lexitu.com/post/1068820768/partyculture - This, sort of. It's slanted towards expository though.

[nacho]

http://lexitu.com/post/1068820768/partyculture - This, sort of. It's slanted towards expository though.

Although you don't need to hear this from me, an English noob, that was written really well! Hopefully during the exams..
I didn't quite understand where the creative part of it came in, was it the usage of slang and how you made it seem as if you've seen such things throughout your life?

And, could someone give me an insight into what "Expository" is? I remember doing some expository pieces last year (I really bludged English last year..) and from what I remember it was evaluating an article (Thus language analysis), but now i believe i am mistaken

[lexitu]

Thanks nacho. Yeah, it wasn't really creative but it did have a strong use of voice and was fairly personal. It also had some use of slang as you mentioned. Those don't necessarily make it leave the expository format but it really isn't a traditional expository piece. This was written about 2 months before my exam in preparation for my final SAC.

Expository is simply about 'exposing' a concept. You are examining a certain idea or set of ideas in a mature format such as a newspaper feature column, a personal diary, a blog, etc. You can give your opinion but your main purpose is to explore a topic in a considered and thoughtful manner. Here's an example of a beautiful expository piece: http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/evil-but-chillingly-ordinary-20090322-95lo.html  - By the way, note that it's in the opinion section but it's not exactly a persuasive piece. Although the author does present a point of view, their aim is to offer us an insight - something to ponder - they aren't trying to persuade us forcefully.

[iNerd]

^^

Brilliant article - loved it!

Actually that's the first article I've read from start to finish -.-

[lexitu]

Yeah I loved it too! Fascinating and awesomely written.

Here's another one people might like. It's also an example of how you can embed a text explicitly in your writing without centring your piece around it. The Catcher In The Rye used to be on the book list so our English teacher picked this article out for us to read. Again, it's expository, but it's by no means of the boring kind. I actually used it for inspiration in my exam - not that I intended to or planned to at all. I looked at my prompt and thought "yep, this is what I'm going to write about" and borrowed some ideas from this piece. http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/look-outside-for-vibrant-potential-20080515-2el2.html

[pi]

are there any examples on this site of the creative-expository hybrid?

The one Kunal gave you in his lecture